Experienced Representation For Premises Liability Claims
Although slip/trip and falls are a type of premises liability, there are also many other types of accidents which can occur due to a property owner’s or landlord’s negligence. If you are injured due to an unsafe condition on another person’s property you are likely entitled to compensation. A property owner in New York is required to keep their premises in a safe condition for anyone lawfully on their property. He or she can be held liable for failing to keep the premises safe, failing to fix hazards, and/or failing to warn visitors of potential dangers.
At the Law Office of Harry C. Demiris, Jr., P.C., we represent individuals who have been injured because of a property owner’s negligence. Our skilled trial lawyers have obtained multiple multi million dollar verdicts and settlements for our clients. We know what it takes to get our clients the results they deserve, and we never close a case until our sense of justice is satisfied.
If you were injured on another person’s property, contact our office for a free consultation.
Common Premises Liability Conditions
Holding Negligent Property Owners Accountable in New York
Property owners, landlords, government entities, managing agents, or any other person in control of the premises are all responsible for ensuring that the land is free from defective or unsafe conditions that may cause an injury to another person. Premises liability cases can be difficult, as there are several elements that an injured party must prove to show negligence or wrongdoing.
Our case results show how often insurance companies try to manipulate injured parties into settling for less than their case is worth. Let us fight for you and your family. Never settle your case without first consulting with our legal team.
Trespasser Exceptions
Generally, a property owner does not owe a duty of care to a trespasser on the premises. However, there are exceptions to the general rule.
Under New York law, a property owner may still be held liable if a known trespasser is injured because the property owner failed to warn about unsafe conditions, the property owner engaged in willful or wanton misconduct, or if a child trespasser is harmed under the “attractive nuisance doctrine.” Property owners are required to protect children from injuries caused by something that may be enticing or interesting to a child.
Common “attractive nuisances” include:
- Swimming pools
- Trampolines
- Fountains
- Man made ponds
- Playground equipment
- Tunnels
- Wells
Common Injuries in Premises Liability
One of the biggest mistakes that injured parties make is assuming that the harm they endured was not sufficient to receive compensation. Even a seemingly minor accident can have devastating injuries.
Common injuries sustained in a premises liability case:
Traumatic brain injury (TBI)
Fractures injuries requiring surgery
All types of joint injuries
Drowning-related injuries or death
Spinal cord injuries
Damage to the neck and back
Internal bleeding
Severe lacerations or amputation
Burn injuries
If you are hurt on another person’s property, you should notify the property owner and seek emergency medical attention. Thoroughly document what happened and contact our office as soon as possible. You only have a limited amount of time to file a claim for damages or wrongful death based on your injuries. Call today to get started.
Areas Of Legal Practice

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Pedestrian incidents
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